Photo: David Livingston/GettyHarrison Fordis getting real about his role as a father.InEsquire’s latest cover story, Ford opened up about his private personal life while promoting his upcoming movie,Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. While theStar Warsactor, 80, is notoriously private about his family, when prompted to talk about his kids, Ford shared a few candid thoughts.“I can tell you this. If I’d been less successful, I’d probably be a better parent,” he admitted.Referencing hisHollywood Reporterinterview from February that went viral, Ford said, “I accept my flaws and my failures — I don’t accept them, I own them. And certainly, the more constant gardener is the better parent, and I’ve been out of town, up my own a–, for most of my life.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Ruven AfanadorFord shares sons Benjamin, 56, and Willard, 54 with his first wife, illustrator Mary Marquardt. He is also dad to son Malcolm, 35, and daughter Georgia, 32, with his second wife, Melissa Mathison. When Ford married his now-wifeCalista Flockhart, he adopted her son Liam, 21.Despite the age gaps between his five children, the actor views it as an advantage when it comes to his parenting.Ruven Afanador"My older children have taught me a lot,” Ford toldThe Independentin 2010. “My first child was born when I was 25; I reckon I’m a little better at [parenting] now.“When asked about raising his then-9-year-old son Liam, theStar Warsactor responded, “I’ve got five kids in total, so it’s not my first rodeo. Yeah, obviously, I’m getting older but I don’t relate to it very much. It doesn’t interest me as something to dwell on. I have a 9-year-old kid at home. I feel like the father of a 9-year-old.”
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Harrison Fordis getting real about his role as a father.InEsquire’s latest cover story, Ford opened up about his private personal life while promoting his upcoming movie,Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. While theStar Warsactor, 80, is notoriously private about his family, when prompted to talk about his kids, Ford shared a few candid thoughts.“I can tell you this. If I’d been less successful, I’d probably be a better parent,” he admitted.Referencing hisHollywood Reporterinterview from February that went viral, Ford said, “I accept my flaws and my failures — I don’t accept them, I own them. And certainly, the more constant gardener is the better parent, and I’ve been out of town, up my own a–, for most of my life.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Ruven AfanadorFord shares sons Benjamin, 56, and Willard, 54 with his first wife, illustrator Mary Marquardt. He is also dad to son Malcolm, 35, and daughter Georgia, 32, with his second wife, Melissa Mathison. When Ford married his now-wifeCalista Flockhart, he adopted her son Liam, 21.Despite the age gaps between his five children, the actor views it as an advantage when it comes to his parenting.Ruven Afanador"My older children have taught me a lot,” Ford toldThe Independentin 2010. “My first child was born when I was 25; I reckon I’m a little better at [parenting] now.“When asked about raising his then-9-year-old son Liam, theStar Warsactor responded, “I’ve got five kids in total, so it’s not my first rodeo. Yeah, obviously, I’m getting older but I don’t relate to it very much. It doesn’t interest me as something to dwell on. I have a 9-year-old kid at home. I feel like the father of a 9-year-old.”
Harrison Fordis getting real about his role as a father.
InEsquire’s latest cover story, Ford opened up about his private personal life while promoting his upcoming movie,Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. While theStar Warsactor, 80, is notoriously private about his family, when prompted to talk about his kids, Ford shared a few candid thoughts.
“I can tell you this. If I’d been less successful, I’d probably be a better parent,” he admitted.
Referencing hisHollywood Reporterinterview from February that went viral, Ford said, “I accept my flaws and my failures — I don’t accept them, I own them. And certainly, the more constant gardener is the better parent, and I’ve been out of town, up my own a–, for most of my life.”
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Ruven Afanador
Ford shares sons Benjamin, 56, and Willard, 54 with his first wife, illustrator Mary Marquardt. He is also dad to son Malcolm, 35, and daughter Georgia, 32, with his second wife, Melissa Mathison. When Ford married his now-wifeCalista Flockhart, he adopted her son Liam, 21.
Despite the age gaps between his five children, the actor views it as an advantage when it comes to his parenting.
“My older children have taught me a lot,” Ford toldThe Independentin 2010. “My first child was born when I was 25; I reckon I’m a little better at [parenting] now.”
When asked about raising his then-9-year-old son Liam, theStar Warsactor responded, “I’ve got five kids in total, so it’s not my first rodeo. Yeah, obviously, I’m getting older but I don’t relate to it very much. It doesn’t interest me as something to dwell on. I have a 9-year-old kid at home. I feel like the father of a 9-year-old.”
source: people.com
